Common Piercing Type
“For piercings in general, 18 g through 16 g is the most common. For nipple or naval piercings, 14 g through 12 g is most common. For larger gauges—like stretched ear lobes—the smallest gauge usually starts at size 8 and goes up from there.”
Also, what gauge are most earring posts?
Recommended Earwire Gauge
The most common earring wire sizes: 20, 21, and 22 gauge.
- BCR: Measure the width of the bar.
- Labret: Measure the width of the bar.
- Barbell: Measure the width of the bar.
- Septum Ring: Measure the width of the ring at its thickest section.
Secondly, what is the average size earring post?
COMMON SIZE
| COMMON LENGTH/DIAMETER | |
|---|---|
| * indicates the most common size – updated 2020 | |
| Regular Earring Post | 1/4″(6mm) |
| Lip and Labret | 5/16″(8mm)*, 3/8″(10mm), 1/2″(12mm) |
| Monroe/Madonna | 1/4″(6mm), 5/16″(8mm)*, 3/8″(10mm) |
What gauge is a normal lobe earring?
Can you put a 14G in a 16g?
14g jewelry is larger than 16g jewelry, but you might be able to fit it. Yes, you can stretch you piercing to a 14g just make sure that the jewelry that you‘re buying is suitable for a freshly stretching piercing.
What is the smallest earring size?
These 1mm (1/32 inch in Diameter) Nose Studs / Ball Stud Earrings are smallest possible size and are barely larger than the ear posts themselves.
What gauge are Claire’s earrings?
20 gauge
What is the best wire for making earrings?
22-20 gauge are good all-purpose, versatile wire sizes, thin enough to be able to string on most beads. If you use half-hard wire (or work-harden softer wire), these gauges are also sturdy enough to hold their shape for making handmade chain, ear wires, eye pins, jump rings, and lightweight clasps.
